Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Reopens With A Cap On The Capacity, & Other Precautionary Measures

by Yogita Chainani
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Reopens With A Cap On The Capacity, & Other Precautionary Measures

Abu Dhabi is known for a plethora of things. Right from the wide lanes to Ferrari World to grand skylines, the capital always manages to enthral us with its charm. And while Abu Dhabi is known for many things- it’s most famous for the opulent Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, which is also the most famous tourist spots in the UAE, is now open for visitors. 

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Grand Tour Of The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Will Still Be Shut To Avoid Crowding

The beautiful cultural attraction which was closed to the public amid the covid-19 pandemic on March 19, has reopened on Sunday, October 4. With all the safety measures in place, the mosque once again is set to bewitch people with its marvel. Upon reopening, safety measures will be in place, including the use of thermal cameras, caps on capacity and an online booking system for all visitors. In terms of the grand tour of the mosque, that still will be non-operational to ensure social distancing and for maintaining the crowd. Remote cultural tours in Arabic and English will be live-streamed on Instagram.

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Visitors Have To Book Their Date And Time Of Visit Online 

To make sure that all the citizens follow the guidelines, signboards are placed everywhere to keep visitors informed of the correct procedures and measures. Well if you are planning to visit the mosque, then you must know that an online booking system is now available for the visitors. The system can be accessed by visiting the mosque website- using this, the visitors can book the date and time of visit.

Credits: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center

The landmark is one of the most popular sites in the city and was previously named as one of the three best travel landmarks in the world. Besides, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, other places of worship across the UAE are also set to open in the coming weeks.